Class introduction to the Old Testament prophecy of Amos. ==================== Discusses the author, date, theme, and historical background. What was the work of prophets? Why study the Minor Prophets? What lessons should we learn? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

The prophet Amos begins his inspired message by warning nations around Israel of coming punishment for their disobedience. God is in charge of the nations of earth and will bring hardship on those that fail to serve Him. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

God rebukes the nations around Israel for their evils and predicts their downfall. All nations are subject to the one true God. He knows their sins and will punish nations that do not repent and obey Him. #morality #values #faith #truth #government #Scripture #nations #downfall #repentance #obedience #sins Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

God punishes nations that do not walk according to His will. Some people hinder others from obeying God. We cannot escape no matter what earthly advantages we may have. To walk with God we must agree with His teaching. #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #government #education #Scripture #obedience #nations #punishment Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

God punishes nations when there is good reason. Faithful teachers must warn people of the danger of sin. Nations that seek to avoid the consequences must hear the warning and repent. #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #government #gospel #morals #ethics #Scripture #nations #punishment #consequences #sin #repentance #destruction #prophets #teachers Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Prepare to meet your God! Israel emphasized #materialism and #pleasure but oppressed the #poor. God sent hardships and #punishments to move them to #repent, but they refused to listen. So God determined to remove them as a nation. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

God knows all about people and will #judge fairly. Amos speaks a #lamentation against Israel because they turned #justice to bitterness and hated those who #rebuke sin and spoke uprightly. We cannot please our #Creator when we oppose His true #teaching. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Amos continues warning Israel for their sins of #injustice, #mistreatment of others, #materialism, and accepting #bribes. They must #repent, and practice #justice, otherwise they will face a day of #punishment for their #disobedience to God. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Let #justice and #righteousness run down like a mighty stream. God will not accept #worship from those who do not live #godly lives. #Israel would go into #captivity for their sins unless they #repent. Instead they lived in luxury and #materialism. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Measuring Up to God's #Standard: God shows Amos #visions of impending doom on Israel because they do not follow His #pattern. A false #prophet opposes Amos' message, but Amos insists he speaks a message from #God. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

I Will Pass Them by No More - Because Israel rebelled and would not #repent despite repeated warnings from the #prophets, #God determined the #nation would go into captivity. They emphasized #material #wealth and #pleasure more than #worship, so God would not forget their #sins. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

"They Shall Fall and Never Rise Again." God causes #nations to rise, and when they decline into evil, He causes them to fall. So Israel would fall and go into #captivity. God observes all that people do. No one can hide or escape from #punishment. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

I Will Raise Up the Tabernacle of David ======================== After predicting the downfall of #Israel, Amos describes the spiritual resurrection of the #kingdom of #David. This would be fulfilled with rich #blessings in the #church of the #gospel, and all people could benefit including #Gentiles. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture